2000 Kia Joice vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Kia Joice and 2000 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2000 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volvo S60 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2000 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Joice | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Joice | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |